Xmas Balls

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Description:

Falling blocks are creeping down fast, and each one that lands could crush a gift underneath. That's the whole tension of Xmas Balls, a snappy holiday shooter where your only job is to blast the blocks apart before they touch down. It borrows the satisfying rhythm of a classic puzzle game and wraps it in tinsel and string lights.

You control a cannon at the bottom of the screen, firing balls upward at a wall of colorful blocks stacked with presents hidden underneath. Land your shots cleanly and you earn extra balls, which means more firepower for the next wave. Miss too often and the blocks just keep piling up, faster than you'd expect.

🎮️ How to play

The controls are as simple as pointing and shooting, which keeps the pace focused entirely on your aim.

Click with your mouse to aim and fire your Xmas Balls at the falling blocks.
On a touchscreen, tap the block you want to hit to aim and shoot in that direction.
Land hits to earn more balls and keep your cannon stocked for the next wave.

⚡ Quick summary

Shoot Xmas Balls at falling blocks before they crush the gifts underneath.
Precise shots earn you extra balls, keeping your cannon loaded for tougher waves.
Hidden power-up blocks appear throughout the level and are worth chasing down early.
The pace ramps up steadily, so blocks fall quicker the longer you survive.
Play it as a bright, easygoing ball game that still rewards sharp reflexes.
Works right in the browser on desktop or on your phone, no downloads needed.

⭐ Key features

One-tap or one-click aiming that anyone can pick up instantly.
Special power-up blocks hidden among the regular ones.
A growing ball count that rewards accuracy instead of luck.
Steadily rising speed that keeps every run feeling different.
A bright, festive presentation built around a Christmas rescue mission.
Portrait-friendly layout that fits comfortably on a phone screen.

There's no separate story cutscene here, just an escalating gift-saving mission that gets harder the longer you last. As blocks fall quicker, you'll need to prioritize the ones closest to the bottom while still watching for power-up blocks worth grabbing. The whole thing leans into a cheerful Christmas look, with warm colors and a cannon that feels satisfying to fire again and again. There's no formal scoring breakdown shown up front, so your real goal becomes simple survival, lasting as many waves as you can before the blocks overwhelm your gifts.

🧠 Tips & tricks

Hit power-up blocks as soon as you spot them, they give you a real edge later.
Clear blocks closest to the bottom first so nothing sneaks through.
Keep firing steadily rather than waiting, since extra balls build up your buffer.
Watch the fall speed and adjust your aim rhythm as waves get faster.
Stay calm when the screen fills up, panicked shots usually miss the mark.

If you're in the mood for something quick, festive, and easy to jump into between other tasks, Xmas Balls fits right in. Give your cannon a workout and see how many waves of falling blocks you can hold off, this one was actually built with Gdevelop, so it runs smoothly right in your browser.